R3, STIKTITE 71338664Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · R3 MULTI HOLE ACETABULAR SHELL 50MM · Class 2 · Implant
All models of R3, STIKTITE (10)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556020630), received between Jul 3, 2018 and Nov 13, 2023 — classified as 5 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (2 reports).
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K092386, K211176); they may or may not involve this specific model.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated2
- Loose or Intermittent Connection1
Patient problems
- Joint Dislocation3
- Failure of Implant1
- Injury1
- No Information1
- Unspecified Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryNov 13, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, AFTER THR SURGERY THAT HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2023, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A DISLOCATION. AN ANTEVERSION OF THE R3 CUP WAS NOTED TO BE A LITTLE INSUFFICIENT. A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFOMRED ON (B)(6) 2023, IN WHICH THE CUP, LINER AND SCREW WERE EXCHANGED TO COMPETITOR PRODUCTS (ZIMMER). ALSO, THE FEMORAL HEAD WAS EXCHANGED TO OXINIUM HEAD, JUST THE STEM WAS NOT EXPLANTED. HOWEVER, THE SURGEON DID NOT THINK IT WAS A FAILURE OF THE DEVICES REPORTED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 18120750 ↗InjurySep 17, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, AFTER THR SURGERY HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2015, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED INFECTION AND DISLOCATION. THIS ADVERSE EVENT WAS SOLVED BY A REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2021. CURRENT HEALTH STATUS OF PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 12492121 ↗InjuryMar 13, 2020Loose or Intermittent Connection; Loose or Intermittent Connection
IT WAS REPORTED THAT REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO LOOSENING. THE R3 MULTI-HOLE ACETABULAR SHELL 50MM WAS EXPLANTED. THE PATIENT IS ALSO COMPLAINING ABOUT PAIN AND FEELING STRANGE.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 9828575 ↗InjuryAug 22, 2018Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO DISLOCATION.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 7805865 ↗InjuryJul 3, 2018Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DUE TO DISLOCATION. THE SURGEON DEEMED THAT THE CAUSE OF THIS FAILURE WAS CUP MALALIGNMENT. THE SURGEON DOES NOT FAULT THE DEVICE. THE PRODUCT IS NOT AVAILABLE. NO MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 7657629 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K092386, K211176. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0326-2025 · Oct 15, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedTandem Intl Bipolar Cocr Shell/UHMWPE Liner, TI-6AL-4V Retaining Ring, 28MM I.D. 46 MM O.D., REF 71324046, sterile, femoral head bipolar component of the Tandem Bipolar Hip System.
Other Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, uncemented, metal/polymer, porous devices
- Accolade 6021-0537Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, uncemented, metal/polymer, porous46 reports
- PROFEMUR® PHAC1252Microport Orthopedics Inc. · Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal/Polymer, Porous37 reports
- Accolade 6020-0335Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, uncemented, metal/polymer, porous35 reports
- OXINIUM 71342340Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, uncemented, metal/polymer, porous32 reports
- EXETER 0580-1-351Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, uncemented, metal/polymer, porous29 reports
- INSTRUMENT 2101-0200Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, uncemented, metal/polymer, porous27 reports
- REFLECTION 71330001Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, uncemented, metal/polymer, porous20 reports
- Accolade 6720-0330Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, uncemented, metal/polymer, porous18 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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